BILLS have risen for millions of households after the new Energy Price Guarantee came into effect. So families will be looking for ways to cut back on using energy-guzzling appliances like tumble d…
"They can be used more efficiently if you only run them when they are full, or by making use of your appliance’s eco mode, if it has one."
Based on the savvy consumer's tip on the Reduce Your Supermarket Spends Facebook group, we worked out how much you could save.Under the new Energy Price Guarantee, one spin costs you 38p.If you can reduce the time you use the dryer by two thirds, you'll save £91.54 - bringing your annual cost down to £47.16."If your clothes are dripping wet, it will have to run much longer to get them dry, increasing your energy bill dramatically.
That works out as just over £200 a year, almost £800 cheaper than using a tumble dryer every day for a year. That's not all. Buying insulation will prevent heat from escaping through your loft, and it could save you hundreds on your bills.In addition, closing your curtains in the evening when temperatures drop naturally drop will keep the heat in.And lastly, keeping your fridge full will ensure the appliance runs more efficiently.That's because too empty and it's a waste of cool air and too full and it will be working overtime.
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